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David Stitzel works on refurbishing a bike in his home near Colorado State University's campus in central Fort Collins. Stitzel refurbishes and fixes bikes that he later donates to people in need through a partnership with the FoCo Cafe. (Forrest Czarnecki | The Collegian)

The wheel deal, one man’s mission to help those in need

Austin Fleskes September 22, 2019

David Stitzel, a long-time resident of Fort Collins, has turned his experiences and hardships into a non-profit program which provides bicycles to those in need. David Stitzel has been through it all:...

A member of the mosquito species Culex quinquefasciatus sucks blood from a finger. There are two species out of 40 in Colorado that can transfer the West Nile virus. (Photo courtesy Wikimedia Commons)

Update: Fort Collins cancels mosquito spraying plans

Samantha Ye September 10, 2019

Fort Collins has canceled mosquito spraying set for tomorrow night, according to a City news release.  Recent trapping data from Monday shows a significant decline in the West Nile virus vector index,...

Sage Sullivan fully embraces the repeal on banned toplessness in Fort Collins. Photo by Kaitlyn Ancell | Collegian

City Council ‘frees the nipple’ by striking topless ban

Samantha Ye September 4, 2019

Fort Collins will remove their defunct women-only topless ban in adherence with the U.S. District Court's decision, finalizing the end of a several hundred thousand dollar legal battle. City Council unanimously...

The Poudre River is pictured at sunset as it flows through Fort Collins. (Forrest Czarnecki | The Collegian)

Poudre River Whitewater Park to open mid-September

Laura Studley September 2, 2019

The construction of Poudre River Whitewater Park, located just east of North College Avenue and north of Old Town, is almost complete. “Back in 2014, there was a Master Plan that was approved by a council,”...

Fort Collins Mayor Wade Troxell addresses the crowd during the Fort Collins Connexion launch party on Thursday, Aug. 29. (Marshall Dunham | Collegian)

Connexion launches broadband services, announces prices

Marshall Dunham September 2, 2019

“We’re a one gig city!” remarked Fort Collins Mayor Wade Troxell during the Fort Collins Connexion launch party Aug. 29. The party, which featured several speakers, including Troxell and Fort Collins...

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